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Talks and topics

Talks, moderation and topics for your event.

Four topics born from my work in science, education, public management and entrepreneurship. All tailored to your audience and the goal of your event.

Érika Gadelha in a light blazer, seated and smiling
Science with presence

Topic 01

AI and education with a human perspective

Artificial intelligence is already in the classroom, in academic work and in teachers' daily routines. The question is no longer whether we will use it, but how. In this talk I show where AI expands learning and inclusion, where it creates dangerous shortcuts and which agreements an institution needs to make to use the technology with good judgment. The topic connects with my academic work on AI in inclusive education and in higher education.

What the audience takes away

  • Simple criteria to decide when AI helps and when it gets in the way
  • Examples of use in teaching and academic writing
  • The ethical questions every institution needs to answer

Who it is for

  • School networks and schools
  • Universities and graduate programs
  • School leaders and teaching teams
  • Technology and education events

Formats

  • Talk
  • Panel moderation
  • Workshop
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Topic 02

Science and institutional communication

Many good projects die at the presentation. The team knows what it does but cannot explain it in a few minutes to the people who decide, fund or spread the word. Here I work on the bridge between technical language and public language: how to organize the message, how to adapt it to each audience and how to turn research results into conversations that build partnerships.

What the audience takes away

  • A practical way to explain a project in a few minutes
  • How to adapt the same message to different audiences
  • The most common mistakes that drive partners and funders away

Who it is for

  • Universities and research institutes
  • Public agencies and communication offices
  • Labs and research groups
  • Science outreach programs

Formats

  • Talk
  • Panel moderation
  • Workshop
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Topic 03

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Innovation is not a buzzword, it is a process. In this talk I describe the real path from discovery to application, adoption and impact, drawing on my experience as co-founder of Escrita com Ciência and as a Local Innovation Agent for SEBRAE DF in 15 schools. It is a topic for those who want to get an idea off the ground and for those who need to build a culture of innovation in a team.

What the audience takes away

  • The real steps between a discovery and a product or service
  • How to recognize market value in research
  • Practical steps to build a culture of innovation in teams and schools

Who it is for

  • Entrepreneurship programs and incubators
  • Schools and school networks
  • Companies and innovation teams
  • Academic weeks and science fairs

Formats

  • Talk
  • Panel moderation
  • Workshop
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Topic 04

Sustainability in practice

I worked for more than ten years in public environmental policy and contributed to sustainability research at UnB. That experience gave me one conviction: an environmental project that does not involve the community from the start does not last. In this talk I separate environmental action from greenwashing and show what makes an initiative get off the ground and endure.

What the audience takes away

  • The difference between environmental action and greenwashing
  • How to involve the community from the start of a project
  • Lessons from years in public environmental management

Who it is for

  • Companies with an ESG agenda
  • Public agencies and councils
  • Schools and environmental education projects
  • Environment and city events

Formats

  • Talk
  • Panel moderation
  • Workshop
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Beyond the stage

Other ways to work together.

  • Consulting and strategy

    Support with institutional communication, positioning initiatives and coordinating projects that bring different fields together.

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  • Experiences and events

    Topic curation, connecting people and organizing gatherings. In 2025 I organized IA Experience and the 1º Campeonato de Robótica Brasiliense.

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  • Applied research

    A bridge between the university and real challenges, with an eye on value, impact and the market. My master's research at UnB studies the commercial viability of a wound healing technology.

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For organizers

Frequently asked questions.

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Which formats does Érika offer?

Talks, panel or open conversation moderation, and workshops. The format is defined together with the organizers, based on the goal of the event and the time available in the program.

Does she do in-person and online events?

Yes. In-person and online participation depends on her schedule and the scope of each invitation.

Can the topic be adapted to my audience?

It can and it should. Each talk is adjusted to the audience, their level of knowledge and the goal of the event. The four topics can also be combined.

What information should I include in the invitation?

The name of the event and the organization, date, city, format, estimated audience, time available and what you hope the audience will take away. With that, the proposal comes back faster.

How does the fee work?

The fee depends on the format, duration, travel and scope. Send the event details through the form or on WhatsApp to receive a proposal.

Where can I find a bio and photo for promotion?

The press kit on the About page has a short bio, a long bio and a high-resolution photo to download.

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